South Shore Calendar: June 9-23

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Send your event information by email to scalendar@wickedlocal.com. Listings information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include the time, date, location, street address and town of the event. If possible, provide a contact phone number and website.

Send your event information by email to scalendar@wickedlocal.com. Listings information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include the time, date, location, street address and town of the event. If possible, provide a contact phone number and website.

"Abington Celebrates" events: June 9-11, Abington. Cookout June 9 at United Church of Christ, 10 Bedford St., Abington. June 10: free fun run at Beaver Brook Elementary School, fishing derby on Central Street, Civil War Encampment at Island Grove, pizza at Polish Club at 55 Wales St., and Memorial Bridge illumination. June 11: pancake breakfast at American Legion on Washington Street, firefighter memorial service at Island Grove Park, Touch a Truck at police station on Central Street. For information: www.facebook.com/AbingtonFlagDay.

Shred day: 9 a.m. to noon, South Shore Bank, 75 Washington St., Pembroke. Take your confidential documents to the bank and watch as they are destroyed in a mobile shredding unit (limit of three boxes per household) provided by Shred King Corp. Free; open to the public. For information, call 781-682-3715.

Set the Pace road race: 9 a.m., DCR Wompatuck State Park, 204 Union St., Hingham. Road race benefiting cardiovascular care programs at South Shore Hospital. 5K course for runners and a 1.1 mile trail for walkers. Number pickup and preregistration at the Friends of South Shore Health System office at 30 Reservoir Park Drive in Rockland from 3-5 p.m. June 9, or beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Wompatuck State Park. For information: 781-624-4170.

Can and bottle drive: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Congregational Church, 1981 Ocean St., Marshfield. The church’s youth fellowship is holding a returnable can and bottle drive. The funds raised will go toward youth group events and community outreach projects. For information: 781-834-7664.

White line woodcuts workshop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St., Duxbury. Artists Lisa Houck and Amy McGregor will offer the opportunity to learn how to carve your linear design into a pine board and print it using watercolors. Take a simple line drawing to the workshop (5x7 or 8x10 inches recommended). The cost is $90 plus $15 materials fee. For information: 781-934-6634, ext. 10, sallydean@mac.com, www.artcomplex.org.

Art in the Park: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Norwood Town Commons. Presented by the Norwood Art Association. More than 100 works by local and regional artists on show and for sale. Framed oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, photography and drawing and, new this year, textile art, glasswork, pottery, sculpture and wood. Admission is free and the show will be judged by two professional artists. Additional features are a kids’ table and live acoustic music. Rain date June 11. For information: www.norwoodartassociation.com.

"Abington Celebrates" events: June 9-11, Abington. June 10: free fun run at Beaver Brook Elementary School, fishing derby on Central Street, Civil War Encampment at Island Grove, pizza at Polish Club at 55 Wales St., and Memorial Bridge illumination. June 11: pancake breakfast at American Legion on Washington Street, firefighter memorial service at Island Grove Park, Touch a Truck at police station on Central Street. For information: www.facebook.com/AbingtonFlagDay.

En Plein Air event: June 10-11, 125 Main St., Pemberton Point, Hull. Hull Artists and Jo’s Nautical Bar co-host the event from noon to sunset Saturday and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. A “Wet Paint” exhibit will start at 5 p.m. June 11 with a vote for the popular favorite at 6 p.m. Art and craft pieces donated by Hull Artists’ members for a raffle are displayed all weekend. Drawings start at 2 p.m. Saturday. Drawings are every half-hour Sunday starting at 2 p.m. Refreshments and light fare available both days. For information: triciaaturner@verizon.net, www.hullartists.com/events.

Paint Party: 1 p.m., Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield. Led by instructor Pam Golden, students will create their own work of art to take home. Music and refreshments are included. No experience necessary. Free event. All supplies included. Class limit of 15. Registration required. For information: 781-834-5535, www.ventresslibrary.org.

South Shore Genealogical Society meeting: 1:30 p.m., John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover St., Hanover. The topic of the presentation will be Genealogies of American Presidents. The presentation will be by Gary Boyd Roberts, a former member of the staff of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. The public is invited to attend this meeting and presentation at no cost.

"Abington Celebrates" events: June 9-11, Abington. June 11: pancake breakfast at American Legion on Washington Street, firefighter memorial service at Island Grove Park, Touch a Truck at police station on Central Street. For information: www.facebook.com/AbingtonFlagDay.

Native plant sale and open house: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., North River Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 Main St., Marshfield. Free admission, snacks, activities for all ages. Native perennials and shrubs for sale, and master gardeners to help you pick out the best plants for your space. Enjoy guided tours of the grounds and gardens and explore the trails, outdoor Nature Play Area, and indoor Discovery Rooms. For information: 781-837-9400, massaudubon.org/southshore.

En Plein Air event: June 10-11, 125 Main St., Pemberton Point, Hull. Hull Artists and Jo’s Nautical Bar co-host the event from noon to sunset Saturday and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. A “Wet Paint” exhibit will start at 5 p.m. June 11 with a vote for the popular favorite at 6 p.m. Art and craft pieces donated by Hull Artists’ members for a raffle are displayed all weekend. Drawings start at 2 p.m. Saturday. Drawings are every half-hour Sunday starting at 2 p.m. Refreshments and light fare available both days. For information: triciaaturner@verizon.net, www.hullartists.com/events.

Pure Treble concert: 1 p.m., Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 Saint George St., Duxbury. South Shore Conservatory’s Pure Treble chorus, students in grades 3-6, will present a spring concert. The concert is free and the public is welcome to attend. Students interested in joining Pure Treble’s fall session should contact Duxbury Campus Manager Nancy Meredith at 781-934-2731, ext. 11, or n.meredith@sscmusic.org. For information: www.sscmusic.org.

Victorian Tea Party: 2-4 p.m., Daniel Webster Estate, 238 Webster St., Marshfield. Seating at 2 p.m. Enjoy tea served throughout the afternoon accompanied by three food courses to include scones and breads, assorted tea sandwiches and desserts. Reservations are necessary. Tickets $20/person and include a tour of the mansion. For information: 781-834-7818, www.danielwebsterestate.org.

Monday, June 12

South Shore Lyme Support meeting: 6:30-8 p.m., Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St., Hingham. Attendance is open to all. Meetings usually held second Monday of the month. For information: 508-332-9743, jeanwhart@gmail.com.

Country line dancing: 7 p.m., Hingham Community Center, 70 South St., Hingham. Join Liz Tronni for 90 minutes of country line dancing. Fee $15 online at hinghamcommunitycenter.org or $18 cash or check at door.

Wednesday, June 14

Healthy Living: 10-11:30 a.m., Willcutt Commons, 91 Sohier St., Cohasset. Jennifer Hoadley of the Alzheimer's Association will talk about "Healthy living for your brain and body, tips from the latest research." No cost but registration requested. Presented by Cohasset Elder Affairs. After class, stay for lunch ($3). For information: 781-383-9112.

Thursday, June 15

Literary Circle: 10:30 a.m., Norwell Public Library, 64 South St., Norwell. Selection is "Behold the Dreamer" by Imbolo Mbue. New members are welcome. For information: 781-659-2015, norwellpubliclibrary.org.

South Shore Arts Center’s Art Festival: June 16-18, Cohasset Common. The festival will showcase craft and fine artists from New England and beyond. In addition to almost 100 juried exhibitor booths, it features a juried art exhibition and members' show, live music performances, artist demonstrations, children's art activities and a young artist exhibition. Hours: 1-7 p.m. June 16, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 17; noon-5 p.m. June 18. For information: 781-383-2787, www.ssac.org.

Lobster roll sale: June 16-18, First Parish, 23 N. Main St., Cohasset Common, during South Shore Arts Festival. Pre-order before June 14 at 6 p.m. $15 each for all meat lobster roll and Cape Cod potato chips. Walk-ins welcome. Call or email to order. For information: 781-383-1100, FirstParishLobster@yahoo.com.

Music in the Gallery: 7:30 p.m., Wamsutta Club’s James Arnold Mansion, 427 County St., New Bedford. Singer-songwriter Ellis Paul celebrates 25 years on the road in a special concert. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar and a limited menu available. Tickets are $20 in advance online and $25 at the door. For information: korolenko8523@charter.net, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2943444.

Habitat for Humanity golf tournament: 8 a.m., Southers Marsh Golf Club, 30 Southers Marsh Lane, Plymouth. Registration fee is $125. Registration ends June 10. Included in the fee are the green fee and cart, coffee and pastries, a goody bag and lunch. The day will also include raffles and auction items, as well as contests for the first and second place teams, closest to the pin, longest drive, and putting distance. For information: 508- 866-4188, ext. 204, www.hfhplymouth.org.

Kayak Explorations: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., meet in downtown Marshfield; exact location will be provided upon registration. From downtown Marshfield, paddle to the confluence of the South and North Rivers for a BYO picnic on the Spit, then continue up the North River to the Hanover canoe launch. All kayaking equipment will be provided, as will snacks, extra drinking water, and transportation from Hanover back to Marshfield. $68/$63 member adult. For information: 781-837-9400, massaudubon.org/southshore.

Plant sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the rear of the Historic Bean Museum and fronting on Washington Street directly across from Braintree Town Hall. Presented by the Gardeners’ Guild of Braintree. Hundreds of perennial plants and herbs from members’ private gardens will be offered and reasonably priced from $3 and up. A table featuring inexpensive "trash to treasure" items for outdoor use and a table featuring unique birdhouses will be for sale. For information: www.gardenersguildofbraintree.com.

South Shore Arts Center’s Art Festival: June 16-18, Cohasset Common. The festival will showcase craft and fine artists from New England and beyond. In addition to almost 100 juried exhibitor booths, it features a juried art exhibition and members' show, live music performances, artist demonstrations, children's art activities and a young artist exhibition. Hours: 1-7 p.m. June 16, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 17; noon-5 p.m. June 18. For information: 781-383-2787, www.ssac.org.

Lobster roll sale: June 16-18, First Parish, 23 N. Main St., Cohasset Common, during South Shore Arts Festival. Pre-order before June 14 at 6 p.m. $15 each for all meat lobster roll and Cape Cod potato chips. Walk-ins welcome. Call or email to order. For information: 781-383-1100, FirstParishLobster@yahoo.com.

Progressive dinner: 4-8 p.m., Marshfield. Appetizers 4 p.m. at Marcia Thomas House , 65 Webster St.; dinner 6 p.m. at Winslow House, 634 Careswell St.; desserts 8 p.m. at Webster Estate, 238 Webster St. Cash bar available. Parking initially at the Winslow House and later at the Webster Estate. Short walk between the Winslow and Thomas houses but transportation will be provided for those in need. Reservations necessary by June 14. Tickets $25. For information: 781-834-9867, www.danielwebsterestate.org.

Concert pianist Silvard: 6:30 p.m., Unitarian Church, 25 South Main St., Middleborough. The composer, pianist and recording artist is originally from the Netherlands. The diverse program will include original compositions and songs from popular musicals, movies and classics that everyone knows. Door prizes will be raffled during intermission and CDs will also be available to purchase.

Carolee’s Comedy Corner: 9 p.m., Buzzards Play Productions, 3065 Cranberry Highway, Wareham. MC Chris Tabb with featured comedians Mike Koutrobis and Kyle Crawford. Music provided by DJ Dstruct. Admission for 18+ is $15. Doors open at 8 p.m. A beer and wine cash bar will be available for those who are 21 years plus. Soft drinks and snacks are also available. For information: 508-942-3917, buzzplayprod@gmail.com.

Sunday, June 18

South Shore Arts Center’s Art Festival: June 16-18, Cohasset Common. The festival will showcase craft and fine artists from New England and beyond. In addition to almost 100 juried exhibitor booths, it features a juried art exhibition and members' show, live music performances, artist demonstrations, children's art activities and a young artist exhibition. Hours: 1-7 p.m. June 16, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 17; noon-5 p.m. June 18. For information: 781-383-2787, www.ssac.org.

Lobster roll sale: June 16-18, First Parish, 23 N. Main St., Cohasset Common, during South Shore Arts Festival. Pre-order before June 14 at 6 p.m. $15 each for all meat lobster roll and Cape Cod potato chips. Walk-ins welcome. Call or email to order. For information: 781-383-1100, FirstParishLobster@yahoo.com.

Tenor David Won: 3 p.m., Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St., Hingham. Won, accompanied by pianist Timothy Steele, will perform a selection of songs ranging from Mahler and Dvorak to Sondheim and Lloyd Webber. The program is entitled Hold My Hand - Songs of Love. For information: 781-741-1405, www.hinghamlibrary.org.

Handbell and chime concert: 7 p.m., United Church of Christ, 460 Main St., Norwell. Featuring the Celestial Ringers, the Rockin’ Ringers, and the Cherub Chimes of UCC Norwell. A free will offering will be taken. Strawberry shortcake for all following the concert.

Monday, June 19

NAMI caregivers support group: 6-7:30 p.m., Vinfen's office, 5 Finnell Drive, Weymouth, presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness. A caregivers support group for those who have loved ones living with mental illness. Facilitators guide the group offering advice and support. Group meets the first and third Monday each month (except legal holidays - meet on Tuesday following holiday). For information: namisouthshore@gmail.com.

Largest Water Balloon Fight: 6 p.m., Pembroke Town Green, 128 Center St., Pembroke. Hosted by Real Estate Rocks. Bring your own balloons (50 balloons is a good starting point). Participants should arrive at 6 p.m. to sign a waiver. Features include music donated by Jerry Clements, some balloon games, and the Real Estate Rocks moonbounce. Water balloon fight will start at 6:30 and field balloon cleanup will immediately follow. Sprinkler area for toddlers. Free event. For information: call or email Kathleen Keegan: 781-775-4670, Kathleen@RealEstateRocks.com.

Adult Book Group: 7 p.m., Fogg Library, 1 Columbian St., Weymouth. "My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante." Copies are available at the circulation desk at Tufts Library. Please note that this month’s meeting is taking place at Fogg Library. For information: 781-331-0630, www.weymouth.ma.us/library

Tuesday, June 20

Scituate Arts Association Art Matters Book Club meeting: 6:30 p.m., 124 Front St., Scituate. Book to discuss is "Girl with a Pearl Earring" by Tracy Chevalier, based on the celebrated painting by Johannes Vermeer. For those interested in attending, call 781-545-2816 for details.

Kayak Explorations: 9 a.m. to noon, Duxbury Bay and Marsh. Paddle the extensive tidal creeks of Duxbury Marsh. Focus will be on saltmarsh ecology and coastal birds. All kayaking equipment and instruction will be provided for paddlers of all levels. Preregistration required. $48/$43 member adult per session. For information: 781-837-9400, massaudubon.org/southshore.

Golf tournament: 7 a.m., Ridder Country Club, 390 Oak St., E. Bridgewater. The Rockland Education Foundation will hold its annual Ralph "Gus" Lordi Memorial Golf Tournament. Registration check in is at 7 a.m. with a prompt shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. Dnation for the event is $130/person and $520/foursome. For lunch-only, $30. Lunch will be around the corner at the Meadowbrook Restaurant. For information: 781-878-0217, www.rocklandeducationfoundation.org.

Church Hill Coffeehouse: 7:30 p.m., Church Hill United Methodist Church, 11 Church St., Norwell. This month featuring Cold Chocolate. Members are Ethan Robbins, guitarist, songwriter; Kirsten Lamb, upright bassist; and Ariel Bernstein, percussionist. Fusing bluegrass and roots with a dash of funk, the band has established itself as a force in the Americana genre. Admission $10. Desserts and coffee available for purchase. For information: 781-826-4763.

Singer-songwriter Howie Day: 8 p.m., River Club Music Hall, 78 Border St., Scituate. His emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies have earned him both critical praise and a legion of devoted fans. He is known for his energetic, heartfelt shows. Tickets $30-$40. For information: 339-236-6786, www.theriverclubmusichall.com.

Album launch concert: 8:30 p.m., Harbor Fire Bar and Grill, 239 Dyke Road, Marshfield. "Pay it Forward," produced by musician Brian Stratton, is a 15-track compilation by a vast collective of celebrity performing artist musicians, in support of nonprofit ALS One. Admission to the concert is free. CD albums available for sale. For information: www.alsone.org, brianstrattonmusic.com/music.

ONGOING

Weekly women’s run: 8-9 a.m. every Sunday. Meet up at Norwell High School, 18 South St., by the tennis courts, Norwell. For women 18+. All levels welcome from newbies to front of the pack racers. 261 is a nonprofit women’s run group that compliments all community running clubs and is pioneered by Kathrine Switzer. For information: www.facebook.com/261FearlessClubGreaterBoston.

Summer ballet and arts programs: South Shore Conservatory is holding open registration for its summer 2017 ballet programs for students of all ages at its Duxbury campus, 64 Saint George St., Duxbury. Contact Nancy Meredith at n.meredith@sscmusic.org or 781-934-2731, ext. 11, or visit http://sscmusic.org/dance_movement.html. SSC is also holding open registration for its summer 2017 performing arts programs for students of all ages at the Hingham and Duxbury campuses. For information: www.sscmusic.org.

Summer Spotlight series: Tickets for South Shore Conservatory’s 2017 season of its Summer Spotlight outdoor concert series are on sale. This season marks the 21st anniversary for the series, which features Evenings Under the Stars 7 p.m. Saturday concerts beginning July 8, and Wacky Wednesdays 10 a.m. family concerts beginning July 5. All performances take place in the Jane Carr Amphitheater at One Conservatory Drive in Hingham. Tickets for Evenings Under the Stars performances purchased before the day of the concert are $40 for pavilion and $25 for lawn seating. Evenings Under the Stars tickets purchased at the door are $45 for pavilion seating and $30 for the lawn. Preconcert reception tickets are $25. Tickets for Wacky Wednesdays family concerts are $15 adult and $5 children. There is no charge for children under 3. Tickets may be purchased online at www.sscmusic.org. For more information or to order tickets, visit www.sscmusic.org or call 781-749-7565, ext. 22.

Square dance lessons: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, First Congregational Church, 12 Church St, Rockland. The Hobomock Hoedowners Square Dance Club will be giving square dance lessons from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Singles and couples are welcome. First class is free. For information: 781-812-2944.

Autism Network meeting: Emmanuel Parish, 519 Washington St., Braintree. Braintree Autism Network for our Daughters and Sons meets every other month September through June, 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month. The meetings are open to all parents or guardians of children who live in Braintree and have an autism spectrum disorder or live elsewhere but attend school in Braintree and have an ASD. There is no cost or obligation and membership is confidential. Call Leah Nabstedt for more information at 617-943-2452.

Artisans in the Square is a working artisans’ cooperative located at 63 South St. in Hingham Square. The shop is staffed by the 15 members who work on their craft while doing their shifts. Stop in to watch them or chat. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Open until 8 p.m. the first Friday of the month, including reception from 5-8 p.m. to meet the artisans. Refreshments are served. For application or any inquiries, email info@artisansinthesquare.com. For information: 781-749-2590, www.artisansinthesquare.com.

New thrift shop: For decades the United Church of Christ at 10 Bedford Street in Abington has held a fall and spring rummage sale. As of Oct. 15, 2016, however, the church opened a new thrift shop on Elm Street instead. Elm Street runs along the north side of the church building and should be entered from Route 123 since the street is one-way. Members of the church worked all summer organizing the shop. At the present time, the Elm Street Thrift Shop has more than the usual bargains found in thrift shops and even has an annex featuring rolls of ribbon, wedding accessories and all-occasion cards for printing on a home computer. The current hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. The church office may be reached at 781-878-0199 for further information.

Acting Workshop: 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Buzzards Play Productions, 3065 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham. Facilitated by New York trained directors, Ann and Santiago Gonzalez. The workshop is open to all persons 18 years of age and older who are interested in developing the art of acting based on the work done by New York’s The Actors’ Studio. Participants will become involved in acting exercises developed by Constantin Stanislavski and Michael Checkov known as the Stanislavski System or The Method. Sessions are free; however, the purchase of scripts may be necessary from time to time. For information: 508-591-3065, buzzplayprod@gmail.com, www.buzzardsplayproductions.com.

South Shore Soliloquy Toastmasters Club: 7:30-9 p.m., Kingston Public Library, 6 Green St., Kingston. This public speaking club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Be a guest at a meeting to observe or participate and learn how you can build your communication skills to effectively express yourself in any situation. Call Charles “Chuck” Bramhall for information: 508-400-0600.

Paint Night: 7-9 p.m. second Thursdays, Milton Art Center, 334 Edge Hill Road, Milton. Held on the second Thursday of the month. Admission is $35, and online registration is required: miltonartcenter.org.

Literacy tutors needed: The Marshfield Ventress Library Literacy Program is in need of more tutors to teach English to non-native speakers. No previous teaching or foreign language experience is needed - really the only requirement is to be fluent in English. The program provides tutor support and teaching resources at the Library. Besides teaching English, the tutor might help answer questions that arise about such things as information received from a child’s school or an English expression that mystifies the student. Literacy tutoring is not a huge time commitment, and is a rewarding experience for all involved. Anyone interested in volunteering to be a tutor should contact one of the Literacy Program coordinators: Gene Anspach at 781-837-1474 or Amy Hamilton at 781-724-1481 for more information.

Church Hill Coffeehouse: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Church Hill United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 11 Church St., Norwell. The Church Hill Coffeehouse is a monthly event featuring local entertainers. Desserts and coffee available. The event is held in the Fellowship Center of the Church. For information: 781-826-4763, chumcnorwell.com.